As the results for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India are declared, focus shifts to the Araku constituency in the state of Andhra Pradesh. YSRCP's Gumma Thanuja Rani has emerged as the winner, defeating BJP's Kothapalli Geetha and CPI(M)'s Appalanarasa Pachipenta. This result is in line with the party's previous sweep of 22 out of 25 seats in the state during the 2019 Lok Sabha elections. With a high turnout of over 80%, this election has seen intense campaigning and alliances between different parties. Keep following for all the latest updates on the Araku Lok Sabha Election Result 2024.
Araku Lok Sabha Election 2024: YSRCP's Gumma Thanuja Rani Triumphs
The results of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections in India have been declared, and in the Araku constituency of Andhra Pradesh, YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) candidate Gumma Thanuja Rani has emerged victorious. She defeated Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kothapalli Geetha and Communist Party of India (Marxist) candidate Appalanarasa Pachipenta.
Background
Araku is a tribal-dominated constituency in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It has traditionally been a stronghold of the YSRCP, which has won the seat in every Lok Sabha election since its formation in 2011.
In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, YSRCP's Goddeti Madhavi swept the constituency with a margin of over 2 lakh votes. The BJP and CPI(M) had fielded strong candidates, but they failed to create a significant impact.
2024 Election Campaign
The 2024 Araku Lok Sabha election witnessed intense campaigning and alliances between different parties. The YSRCP and BJP fought on their own, while the CPI(M) and Jana Sena Party (JSP) entered into an alliance.
The YSRCP focused its campaign on its development agenda, highlighting its achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, and education. The BJP, on the other hand, emphasized national issues like national security and economic growth.
Election Result
The election results saw a high turnout of over 80%. Gumma Thanuja Rani of the YSRCP emerged as the winner with a comfortable margin. She defeated BJP candidate Kothapalli Geetha by a margin of over 1 lakh votes. CPI(M) candidate Appalanarasa Pachipenta came a distant third.
The victory of YSRCP in Araku is in line with the party's previous dominance in the state. In the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, the YSRCP won 22 out of 25 seats in Andhra Pradesh.
Top 5 FAQs about Araku Lok Sabha Elections
1. Who won the 2024 Araku Lok Sabha election? Gumma Thanuja Rani of the YSRCP won the 2024 Araku Lok Sabha election.
2. Which party was the runner-up in the election? The BJP was the runner-up in the election, with its candidate Kothapalli Geetha losing by a margin of over 1 lakh votes.
3. Who won the Araku Lok Sabha seat in 2019? Goddeti Madhavi of the YSRCP won the Araku Lok Sabha seat in 2019.
4. Has the YSRCP ever lost the Araku Lok Sabha seat? No, the YSRCP has never lost the Araku Lok Sabha seat since its formation in 2011.
5. What is the demographics of the Araku Lok Sabha constituency? The Araku Lok Sabha constituency is a tribal-dominated constituency with a significant population of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe voters.
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